Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 1 December 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner who has a secure understanding of the early years requirements. She successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality childcare and effectively prepare children for school.  Teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. The childminder understands how children learn. She observes and assesses children's progress, and provides activities and experiences that meet children's interests and preferences. Children are supported in making good progress in their learning and development.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder has attended training and has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. Consequently, she is aware of the signs of possible abuse and knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns.  The childminder values children highly as individuals and warmly welcomes them into

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This provision is good

her home. Consequently, children enjoy their time in the childminder's care and have formed secure attachments.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Effective links with nurseries ensure that important information about children's learning is shared and complemented in the childminder's setting.  The childminder promotes children's health and safety well. She assesses the risks on her premises well and has minimised these so children are able to move around freely and safely in the playroom.  The childminder's effective organisation and documentation underpins her good practice, ensuring that she meets her legal responsibilities and children are safeguarded well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build fully on opportunities for children to develop their number skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children to build on their number skills even further, for example, by including simple number problems in their everyday learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in written form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children are articulate, confident and competent learners. This is because the childminder is aware of what they know and what they need to learn next. She provides children with a range of stimulating activities that ignite their interests and promote their learning. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as demonstrating how to do things and giving them guidance as they play. This helps children to consolidate their learning and engage in what they need to learn next, preparing them for their future learning. The childminder actively becomes involved in children's play. She asks questions that help children think and use their imaginations. Consequently, children are motivated and excited to learn, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has meaningful discussions with children and introduces new vocabulary. This means that children are very well supported to become confident communicators. For example, during

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who attend. This is good

an activity making pirate ships, children repeat words and share ideas. The childminder helps children to develop mathematical knowledge, although she does not make the most of everyday opportunities to build further on children's developing number skills. There is a two-way flow of information between parents and the childminder, which promotes opportunities for learning at home.

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good

Children demonstrate a strong and trusting bond with the childminder, which promotes their well-being. Children behave well because they are kept fully engaged in their play and are supported well by the childminder. Her good role modelling, and meaningful discussions about acceptable behaviour, help children to understand right from wrong. For example, she gently reminds them to sit sensibly on their chairs. The childminder teaches them to take turns, share resources and use good manners. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks, and they receive plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Good hygiene routines help children to understand the importance of keeping themselves clean. Children gain good social skills and an awareness of the wider world through visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. Regular trips to the local school and pre-schools help to prepare children emotionally for their next stage in learning, as

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good

they become more familiar with the different routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the requirements. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well-being are in place and are successfully implemented. The childminder keeps check on children's progress and the activities they take part in. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly obtains the views of parents and children to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. Written feedback is very complimentary. Effective partnerships with other childminders mean that ideas of best practice are shared. As a result, the childminder has made positive improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377975 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 858457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Atherstone, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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